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    "id": 1520663,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Igembe North, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Julius M’Anaiba",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife regarding the perennial human- wildlife conflict in Igembe North Constituency. Human-wildlife conflict has been a persistent problem in many parts of the country. On Wednesday, 16th August 2023, during Question Time, I asked the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife a Question regarding the recurring menace of human-wildlife conflict in Igembe North Constituency, particularly in 2023 where over 100 elephants invaded the area. In response, the Cabinet Secretary assured the House that the Ministry had upgraded the area, and that the Meru National Park was fenced as a mitigation measure. Additionally, the Cabinet Secretary guaranteed that compensation would be provided for the lives lost and injuries caused by the elephants in the area in the 2023 attacks. However, to date, no such compensation has been made. It is very concerning that the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has failed to take lasting measures to prevent further loss of lives. That inaction has resulted in yet another tragic incident. On Thursday, 6th February 2025, Mr Philip Mesobu of ID No.13469425 was fatally attacked by a marauding elephant in Amwathi Ward while working on his farm. That tragedy underscores the need for urgent intervention and raises questions regarding the commitment by the Ministry to address the persistent threats that are posed by elephants in Igembe North Constituency. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife on the following: 1. Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a comprehensive report on the progress made by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife in implementing the undertakings made by his predecessor on Wednesday, 16th August 2023, including specific timelines for the compensation? 2. Could the Cabinet Secretary state the steps being taken to compensate the family of Mr Philip Misobu, including the specific payments, timelines and the long- term measures that the Government is taking to address the recurring menace of human-wildlife conflict in Igembe North Constituency. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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